2025 Michigan State Brakes Certification Exam with accurate questions and verified answers covering brake systems, diagnostics, repair procedures, and state regulatory standards.

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2025 Michigan State Brakes Certification
Exam with accurate questions and verified
answers covering brake systems, diagnostics,
repair procedures, and state regulatory
standards.




Most 1995 & newer vehicles use which of the following types of whe
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els bearings on non-drive wheel? ......answer.....Sealed non-
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serviceable




to test a vacuum power brake booster in the vehicle, you should pu
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mp the brake pedal at least 4 times, hold the brake pedal depressed
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, and start the engine. the brake pedal should: ......answer.....dro
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p slightly and remain firm
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You are installing a set of brake shoe linings that are not the same le
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ngth. Traditionally, the primary shoe lining is: ......answer.....Sma
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ller and goes towards the front of the car.
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A cracked or torn vacuum diaphragm in a brake power booster woul
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d most likely cause: ......answer.....a hard pedal feel requiring ver
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y high pedal effort to stop
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A mechanic finds gear lube inside both rear brake drums on a rear w
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heel drive vehicle. What is the most likely cause of this problem? ...
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Which of the following incorrect service procedures will cause brak
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up? ......answer.....master cylinder push rod adjusted too long
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Which of the following describes the proper way to depressurized a
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n ABS system? ......answer.....Pump the brake pedal at least 25 tim
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es (or more, depending on the manufacturer's recommendation) wi
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th the ignition off.
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The rear brakes are dragging after having new linings installed and t
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he drums machined. the most likely cause is the: ......answer.....t
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echnician use the parking brake to adjust shoes and the cable is stuc
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When turning brake drums: ......answer.....use a dampening strap
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to reduce chatter
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Which of the following is NOT a necessary drum brake measurement
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? ......answer.....run-out
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